The dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus (dLGN) of the thalamus is the exclusive relay of retinal
information en route to the visual cortex. Although much of our understanding about dLGN …

Often mislabeled as a simple relay of sensory information, the thalamus is a complicated
structure with diverse functions. This diversity is exemplified by roles visual thalamus plays …

Although much is known about the regenerative capacity of retinal ganglion cells, very
significant barriers remain in our ability to restore visual function following traumatic injury or …

Highlights•A switch in thalamocortical dynamics defines 'pre-sensory'and
'sensory'stages.•Pre-sensory networks prioritize detection at the expense of …

Highlights•Molecular cues and activity together shape visual circuit development.•Activity
influences development at all levels of the visual system.•Before vision, activity is generated …

Inhibitory circuits in thalamus and cortex shape the major activity patterns observed by
electroencephalogram (EEG) in the adult brain. Their delayed maturation and circuit …

The release of GABA from local interneurons in the dorsal lateral geniculate nucleus (dLGN-
INs) provides inhibitory control during visual processing within the thalamus. It is commonly …

The developing visual thalamus and cortex extract positional information encoded in the
correlated activity of retinal ganglion cells by synaptic plasticity, allowing for the refinement …

Homeostatic plasticity plays important role in regulating synaptic and intrinsic neuronal
function to stabilize output following perturbations to circuit activity. In glaucoma, a …

The thalamic reticular nucleus (TRN), a shell‐like structure comprised of GABA ergic
neurons, gates signal transmission between thalamus and cortex. While TRN is innervated …